Decision makers

Logremos que la paz sea un derecho humano

Peace is a right whose right-holders are all individuals, groups and peoples and a value which should govern international relations. This is how such right is understoodby organizations, cities and civil society from the five world regions. It is supported by many public figures who like us are convinced that peace should also govern the human relations. We understand that there does not exist Peace without respect of all Human Rights for all.

We are not far from achieving this goal! The United Nations, welcoming the world-wide demand from grass-roots civil society organizations, is now drafting a Declaration on the Right to Peace, which will be submitted to the consideration and eventual adoption by the General Assembly. Therefore,Human Rights and Peace will no longer be something to be managed by the world leaders at their will. Peace will be the concern of all of us to generate a change.

Everyone’s participation is important. Peace has your endorsement. Therefore, before the States decide on this matter, we want to request them to adopt a Declaration, which should be commensurate with the aspirations of civil society.

To the attention of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the General Assembly and all Member States:

We urge Member States of the United Nations to join the progressive development of the right to live fully in peace, understanding that Peace and Human Rights are closely linked among them, and that the Culture of Peace should be part of our daily lives.

Furthermore, we show our commitment, support and the active, transparent and constructive responsibility to this important process, which will end with the adoption of a Declaration by the UN General Assembly in its 68º session (December, 2014).

To the attention of the General Assembly of the United Nations and all Member States:

I have been informed that the Advisory Committee of the UN Human Rights Council is currently drafting a project of Declaration on the Right to Peace to be submitted to the Human Rights Council and subsequently to the General Assembly for approval .

I urge all Member States of the United Nations to take into consideration the aspirations of civil society, so that the Declaration finally adopted is faithful to the Santiago Declaration on the Human Right to Peace, approved by civil society last December 10, 2010.